Supercardioid vocal microphone offers superior rejection of unwanted noise for clear reproduction of warm and accurate vocals in noisy environments. Features include low RF susceptibility, a pop filter, and a shock mounted transducer.
Main Features
Main Features
- Highly directional supercardioid pickup pattern
- Controlled low-frequency roll-off
- Very low RF and magnetic hum susceptibility
- Minimally affected by varying load impedance
- Built-in wind and pop filter
- Transducer element shock mounted
- Rugged construction for outstanding reliability
- Field-usable over a wide range of temperature and humidity conditions
- Accepts a wide variety of phantom power sources, including DIN 45 596 voltages of 11 and 52 Vdc
Description
What is the SM87A best suited to?
The SM87A is a sensitive condenser vocal mic that is ideal for lead or backing vocals on stage or in a recording studio. Its supercardioid polar pattern provides greater rejection of unwanted sound sources, making it ideal for use in a reverberant or noisy environment.
How does it sound?
It has a smooth frequency response that's specifically tailored for warm, rich, vocal reproduction.
Furnished Accessories
Furnished Accessories
| Amount | Part Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Break resistent Swivel Adapter Part A25D |
| 1 | Storage Bag Part 26A13 |
| 1 | 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter Part 31A1856 |
Specs
Specs
Technical specifications
Weight:
200
g
Height x Width x Depth:
192.0 × 50.0 × 50.0
mm
Frequency Response:
50 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response:
Tailored
Sensitivity:
-52.00 dBV/Pa – 2.40 mV/Pa
Equivalent Selfnoise:
24 dB(A)
Sound Pressure:
Maximum SPL (at 1,000 Hz), 140.5 dB (0.25% THD, 1000 ohm load)
Transducer Type:
Condenser
Polar Pattern:
Supercardioid
Switchable low cut:
No
Connectors:
3 Pin XLR
Attenuator:
No
Interchangeable Capsule:
No
Main Functionality:
Performance
Headphone Output:
No
Requires Phantom Power:
11 to 52
VDC
Cartridge:
Fixed
Frequency Response Curve Image:
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Comparable products
Comparable products
Optional accessories
Optional accessories
faq
How does it differ to the SM87A?
The main difference is the polar pattern that is cardioid with the SM86 and supercardioid with the SM87A. Furthermore, the SM87A has a larger presence peak compared to SM86.
I connected the mic but it didn´t work. What should I do?
Probably no phantom power has been applied. This is needed to make condenser microphones work.
What is it best suited for?
Vocals.
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